Hemodynamic Functionality of Transfused Red Blood Cells in the Microcirculation of Blood Recipients

The primary goal of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is to supply oxygen to tissues and organs. However, due to a growing number of studies that have reported negative transfusion outcomes, including reduced blood perfusion, there is rising concern about the risks in blood transfusion. RBC are chara...

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Main Authors: Gregory Barshtein, Dan Arbell, Saul Yedgar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2018.00041/full